Python: Context Managers

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DifficultyAdvanced
Time Limit2h
Students8

Description

Learn how to ensure your code performs resource cleanup with context managers.

Context managers are objects that create a runtime context where code is executed at the start and end of the context. Context managers are a Pythonic way to perform opening and closing actions such as closing files, connections, etc. This lab introduces context managers through hands-on examples and ends with the chance to practice what you've learned.

Learning Objectives:

  • The use case for context managers
  • Creating context managers from:
    • Classes
    • Callables

Prerequisites:

  • Proficient with:
    • The Python runtime
    • The Python language syntax
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Ben Lambert is a software engineer and was previously the lead author for DevOps and Microsoft Azure training content at Cloud Academy. His courses and learning paths covered Cloud Ecosystem technologies such as DC/OS, configuration management tools, and containers. As a software engineer, Ben’s experience includes building highly available web and mobile apps. When he’s not building software, he’s hiking, camping, or creating video games.

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